Senior Researcher - Video Standards

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • $129,600 PA - $294,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Tencent's CSIG is seeking a Senior Researcher in Video Standards to contribute to cutting-edge multimedia technologies. Responsibilities include researching, designing, implementing, and optimizing video compression algorithms for existing and future codecs (H.265, H.266, AV1, AVS3 etc.). The role involves summarizing research in academic papers and patent applications, participating in international standardization meetings, and staying abreast of industry advancements. This position requires strong expertise in video coding, signal processing, and C/C++ programming, with experience in SIMD, multithreading, or GPU acceleration a plus.
Must have:
  • Proficient in video coding algorithms and standards (H.265, H.266, AV1, AVS3)
  • Strong foundation in mathematics, signal processing, and information theory
  • Excellent C/C++ programming skills
  • Strong English communication skills
Good to have:
  • SIMD assembly optimization experience
  • Multithreading development experience
  • GPU acceleration experience
Perks:
  • Sign-on payment
  • Relocation package
  • Restricted stock units
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits

Job Details

Business Unit

Cloud & Smart Industries Group (CSIG) is responsible for promoting the company's cloud and industry Internet strategy. CSIG explores the interactions between users and industries to create innovative solutions for smart industries via technological advancements such as cloud, AI, and network security. While driving the digitalization of retail, medical, education, transportation and other industries, CSIG helps companies serve users in smarter ways, building a new ecosystem of intelligent industries that connect users and businesses.

What the Role Entails

We are inviting motivated researchers and engineers to join our team in Bay Area. The team works on developing cutting edge technologies in multimedia data compression, processing, transmission, analysis and beyond. Some example areas include (but not limited to) video compression algorithms, future video coding standards, VR and 360 video coding and transmission, intelligent visual data analysis and representation, future immersive data compression and processing (e.g. point cloud, light field, etc.)

  • Research, design, implement, and optimize novel algorithms/models that lead to improved video compression performance in future or existing codecs
  • Summarize the developed algorithms into academic papers, standard contributions and patent applications
  • Participate in international and domestic multimedia technology standardization meetings and contribute to standard development.
  • Stay updated on industry-leading technologies and advancements in video standards.

Who We Look For

  • Proficient in video coding and decoding algorithms and standards, such as H.265, H.266, AV1, AVS3, etc.
  • Strong foundation in mathematics, signal processing, and information theory.
  • Excellent C/C++ programming skills, with experience in SIMD assembly optimization, multithreading development, or GPU acceleration preferred.
  • Strong English reading, writing, and communication skills.
  • Highly self-motivated with strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Location State(s)

California

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $129,600.0 to $294,000.0 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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About The Company

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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